Magnet Schools at Goodwin University
Magnet School Administration
The magnet schools at Goodwin University have a unique administrative structure. Unlike your local public school, Connecticut River Academy and Riverside Magnet School are operated through a collaborative partnership between Goodwin University and LEARN.
LEARN
Established in 1967 by local districts, LEARN is one of the six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESC) in the state. The purpose of each RESC is to enhance the quality of education and provide solutions to identified needs through a wide range of programs and services.
LEARN currently serves numerous towns and communities in Connecticut with a student population of nearly 53,000. Through its leadership and resources and by working with schools, students, families, and other community agencies, LEARN promotes regional and statewide cooperation and provides a framework for districts to achieve their goals.
LEARN is a public, educational agency governed by a Board of Directors comprising one elected board of education member from each district. The source of funding is local districts, state contracts and grants, federal grants, and private foundations.
LEARN’s primary activities include:
- Providing leadership for teaching and learning
- Providing high quality, innovative schools and programs
- Identifying and delivering customized and cost-effective programs and services
- Promoting collaborative partnerships and regional cooperation
Click here for more information regarding LEARN.
The general purpose of Goodwin University Educational Services, Inc. (GUES) is to promote quality public education and provide opportunities, support, and services to children in Goodwin University’s community and the State of Connecticut.
GUES primary activities are pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-264l(a)(2)(D), to act on behalf of Goodwin University and its Trustees in matters related to magnet schools, and in that capacity, to apply for and receive grants from the Connecticut State Department of Education for magnet schools on behalf of The University.
GUES will utilize its operating subsidiary, Goodwin University Magnet Schools, Inc., to manage the operations of the Goodwin University magnet schools.
GUES meets twice annually to conduct magnet school business. Meeting times and location will be published along with the agenda on our websites prior to each meeting. All meetings are open to the public and allow for public comment at the start of each meeting. From time to time, special meetings are required and will be published on our websites. All previous agendas and minutes are published on our websites as well.
Virtual Meeting – September 16, 2020- Meeting Agenda 9-16-20
- Resolution 20-05 - Election of Officers
- Resolution 20-06 - Election of Directors
- Meeting Agenda 5-13-20
- Meeting Minutes 5-13-20 (Draft)
- Resolution 20-03 - RMS Budget (Signed)
- Exhibit A - RMS Budget
- Resolution 20-04 - CTRA Budget (Signed)
- Exhibit A - CTRA Budget
- Budget Highlights Summary
- Meeting Agenda 3-27-20
- Meeting Minutes 3-27-20 (Draft)
- Resolution 20-02 - Granting President Emergency Powers (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 1-22-20
- Meeting Minutes 1-22-20 (Draft)
- Resolution 20-01 - CTRA Grade Expansion (signed)
2019 Board Regular Meeting Schedule
June 19 & September 4
- Meeting Agenda 9-18-19
- Meeting Minutes 9-18-19 (Draft)
- Resolution 19-03 - Election of Officers (Signed)
- Resolution 19-04 - Election of Directors (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 6-26-19
- Meeting Minutes 6-26-19 (Approved)
- Resolution 19-01 - CTRA Grant Application (Signed)
- Resolution 19-02 - RMS Grant Application (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 9-5-18
- Meeting Minutes 9-5-18 (Approved)
- Meeting Agenda 5-9-18
- Meeting Minutes 5-9-18 (Approved)
- Resolution 18-01 - CTRA Grant Application (Signed)
- Resolution 18-02 - RMS Grant Application (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 9-6-17
- Meeting Minutes 9-6-17 (Approved)
- Resolution 17-06 - Election of GCES Officers (Signed)
- Resolution 17-07 - Election of GCMS Directors (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 7-24-17
- Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 7-24-17
- Resolution - United Bank Line Of Credit
- Meeting Agenda 5-10-17 (Revised)
- Meeting Agenda 5-10-17
- Meeting Minutes 5-10-17 (Approved)
- Resolution 17-01 - Exhibit A, Attachment B (Signed)
- Resolution 17-02 - Exhibit A, Attachment B (Signed)
- Resolution 17-03 - Line of Credit
- Meeting Agenda 9-7-16
- Meeting Minutes 9-7-16 (Approved)
- Resolution 16-04 - Election of GCES Officers
- Resolution 16-05
- Resolution 16-06 - Election of GCMS Directors
- Meeting Agenda 5-11-16
- Meeting Minutes 5-11-16 (Approved)
- Resolution 16-01 - CTRA Grant Application
- Resolution 16-02 - ECMS Grant Application
- Resolution 16-03 - Senior Academy Grant Application
- Exhibit A budgets
The general purpose of Goodwin University Magnet Schools, Inc.(GUMS) is to support and promote quality public education. GUMS primary activities are to operate and manage Goodwin University’s magnet schools: Connecticut River Academy and Riverside Magnet School.
GUMS is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Goodwin University’s magnet schools and will engage the appropriate resources and contracted services that are necessary to operate the magnet schools. GUMS is a direct subsidiary of Goodwin University Educational Services, Inc.
The Goodwin University Magnet School, Inc. Board will be engaged in
- Strategic planning for all of Goodwin’s magnet school activities and magnet programs.
- Provide expertise in operating and managing magnet school programs and serve as a resource for other schools, starting new magnet programs.
- Collaborating with state and local school districts and boards of education on issues concerning magnet schools.
GUMS meets four times annually to conduct magnet school business. Meeting times and location will be published along with the agenda on our websites prior to each meeting. All meetings are open to the public and allow for public comment at the start of each meeting. From time to time, special meetings are required and will be published on our websites. All previous agendas and minutes are published on our websites as well.
2020 Board Regular Meeting Schedule
March 11, June 24, September 16, November 18
Meeting – May 7, 2020
- Meeting Agenda 5-7-20
- Meeting Minutes 5-7-20 (Draft)
- Resolution 20-01 - RMS Budget
- Exhibit A - RMS Budget
- Resolution 20-02 - CTRA Budget
- Exhibit A - CTRA Budget
- Budget Highlights Summary
- Meeting Agenda 11-20-19
- Meeting Minutes 11-20-19 (Approved)
- Meeting Agenda 10-9-19
- Meeting Minutes 10-9-19 (Approved)
Meeting – September 18, 2019
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for September 18, 2019 has been rescheduled to October 9, 2019.
Meeting – June 26, 2019
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for June 26, 2019 has been cancelled.
- Meeting Agenda 5-15-19
- Meeting Minutes 5-15-19 (Draft)
- Resolution 19-03 (Signed)
Meeting – October 9, 2018
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for October 9, 2018 has been postponed.
Meeting – September 19, 2018
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for September 19, 2018 has been rescheduled.
Meeting – June 20, 2018
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for June 20, 2018 has been cancelled.
- Meeting Agenda 4-23-18
- Meeting Minutes 4-23-18 (Approved)
- Todds email to Board for action
- Vote Tally
- Resolution 18-01 (Signed)
- CTRA Attachment A – Budget
- Resolution 18-02 (Signed)
- RMS Attachment A – Budget
- Resolution 18-03 (Signed)
Meeting – April 18, 2018
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for April 18, 2018 has been postponed.
Meeting – February 7, 2018
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for February 7, 2018 has been postponed due to inclement weather.
- Meeting Agenda 9-20-17
- Meeting Minutes 9-20-17 (Approved)
- Resolution 17-03 (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 7-12-17
- Meeting Minutes 7-12-17 (Approved)
Meeting – June 21, 2017
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for June 21, 2017 has been cancelled. Meeting to be rescheduled, date TBD.
- Meeting Agenda 5-10-17
- Meeting Minutes 5-10-17 (Approved)
- Resolution 17-03 (Signed)
- Meeting Agenda 4-20-17
- Meeting Minutes 4-20-17 (Approved)
- Resolution 17-01 (Signed)
- Resolution 17-02 (Signed)
- Attachment A - Budget Exhibit
Meeting – April 19, 2017
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for April 19, 2017 has been cancelled.
- Meeting Agenda 2-8-17
- Meeting Minutes 2-8-17 (Approved)
- Meeting Agenda 9-28-16
- Meeting Minutes 9-28-16 (Approved)
- Resolution-16-06 (Signed)
- Resolution-16-07 (Signed)
- Resolution-16-08 (Signed)
Meeting – June 22, 2016
The Goodwin University Magnet schools Board of Directors meeting for June 22, 2016 has been cancelled.
- Meeting Agenda 4-20-16
- Meeting Minutes 4-20-16 (Approved)
- Resolution 16-02 (Signed)
- Resolution 16-03 (Signed)
- Resolution 16-04 (Signed)
- Resolution 16-05 (Signed)
- Exhibit A Budgets
- Meeting Agenda 2-10-16
- Meeting Minutes 2-10-16 (Approved)